NEW BASSET LAW TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2015

A new law takes effect in Cook County on July 1, 2015 requiring all on-premise alcohol servers and "bouncers" to attend BASSET, and for ALL Illinois BASSET cardholders to renew their certification every three years.

For more information on the new law, click on the Winter 2015 "ILCC News" edition to read our cover story. Also, sign up for our new "eNews"service for late-breaking BASSET news and an updated list of FREE classesbeing offered later this spring!

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Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) is the State of Illinois' responsible beverage seller/server program. Under the licensing and regulatory auspices of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, BASSET is designed to encourage profitable, responsible, and legal alcohol sales and service.

Why should you take BASSET? Click on one of the links below to see if you understand the value and importance of seller/seller training:

The ILCC encourages voluntary participation in these programs, and there are currently nearly 300 licensed BASSET providers throughout the State of Illinois. Please note, there are also several municipal and county liquor licensing authorities who have established specific training requirements as a condition for employment in a liquor establishment. Owners, managers, and sellers/servers must checkLocal Ordinances​for training requirements. It is the responsibility of all Illinois liquor retailers to be aware of state liquor laws, rules and regulations, and local ordinances.

BASSET certification/expirationBASSET certification/expiration is based on the local municipality where you are doing business and/or the training company you utilized for training. Participants will be issued a certificate from the licensed BASSET provider. BASSET providers submit a roster to the ILCC of participants who have taken their class and passed the examination. The Commission will then issue BASSET cards to those participants who successfully completed the course (replacement cards cost $15). These cards must be carried by the person whose name appears on the card if involved in the selling and/or serving of alcoholic liquor when a local ordinance mandates BASSET training.

To enroll in a BASSET classPlease click on our Training Class Directory to find licensed BASSET providers in your locale. To get information on BASSET course dates, times and prices, simply call the listed providers. Remember, some municipalities in the State of Illinois do require BASSET training, so your advised to check your Local Ordinances to see if you must attend BASSET training. Many businesses voluntarily send their staff to get trained to equip them with the skills necessary to prevent any alcohol-related mishaps. Many insurance companies reduce their liquor liability insurance premiums for businesses who require their employees to attend BASSET.

BASSET licenseFor those wishing to teach seller/server training in the state of Illinois, the license is $250 annually. Click on the BASSET License Application (PDF)to apply (please read the Rules and Regulations before filling out the application). Please note, you must complete a licensed and recognized instructor training course (PDF) prior to completing the above BASSET application. Then, once you completely fill out the application, send required documents and a check or money order payable to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. The applicant can submit a curriculum affidavit that the ILCC supplies to the instructor training companies. Please call 312-814-0773 for any questions regarding the BASSET program.